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Newspaper

Winters Enterprise

Location

Winters, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1961

Page

5

Y W A Council Meeting Of Runnels Association Held Here

The YW A Council of the Runnels Baptist Association met at South Side Baptist Church Winters on December 4 for an installation service. Dorotha Montgomery presided with Mrs. Poe of Winters installing officers. Reports on future work followed and Pricilla Tounger was elected Community Mission Chairman. A reception with punch and cookies concluded the event.

Young Woman's Auxiliary Council Runnels Baptist Association South Side Baptist Church Christ Y.W.A Zion Haste Virgie James Paul Goodwin First Church Ballinger Billy Crews Seventh Street Dorotha Montgomery Y.W George Poe Winters Carolyn Scott Helen Whitlock Paint Rock Sue Coleman Miles Carolyn Shepard Darlene McWright South Side Cecilia Clark Poinsettias Jeanette Batchelor Shirley Tounger Sonya Aaron Joyce Haynes Grace Issacs Jewel O’neal Wanda Powers Helen Lisso Toni Boff Glenda Sims Kathy Fairey Dorthy Norman Noleta James Joan Phillips The Runnels Association Seventh Street Baptist Church Texas

Eva Nell Kimbler Circle meets at Rest Home for Christmas program

Eva Nell Kimbler Circle of the First Baptist Church held its regular meeting Tuesday in the Rest Home. Mrs. Doyle Newcomb chaired, with Mrs. George Briley leading the program and reading The Unexpected Guest. Those present included Mrs. Poe, Mrs. Newcomb, Mrs. Briley, and visitors. the group delivered fruit, candy and cookies to residents.

Eva Nell Kimbler First Baptist Church Doyle Newcomb George Briley David Carroll George Poe Mesdames W. E. Puckett W. A. Booker Royce Pope Alvin Benson J. N. Clark C. E. Whitmire Mr. King Bedford Odell McCaughan Howell Huggins Brown Kilsey Smith

Belief In God Theme of VFW Heritage Program

The Winters VFW and Auxiliary promote the American Heritage program with the theme Belief In God. Mrs. Collins says shrubs will be planted at Lakeview Cemetery. A. N. Crowley urges 1962 dues. meeting attendees included C. C. Paske and others.

God VFW Winters Winters Veterans of Foreign Wars W. L. Collins Lakeview Cemetery A. N. Crowley Department C. C. Paske Crowley J. A. Henderson James Crockett Dee Waggoner Fletcher Campbell Claude Harrell Erwin Compton

The Man of the Hour Delayed by Wife’s “Wait a Minute”

A witty notice highlights a husband lingering as his wife says wait a minute. The line plays on timing and social humor about marital dynamics in a lighthearted mood.

Wingate Families Gather for Weekend Visits and Funerals

Wingate and surrounding residents shared weekend visits with relatives in Midland Spraberry Eastland and Winters. Funeral services were held for Ben Williams and Owen Parrish with burial at local cemeteries. Out of town relatives attended the Wingate events and hospital visits were noted for Mrs. Hensley and Mrs. Shephard.

Marvin Smith Midland Spraberry Charles-Myers Eddie A. Dooleys M. T. Hensley Claud Gooch J. W. Lindsey H. L. Bryan Eastland Melva John Gannaway W. D. Smith Shephard Wesley Dean Winters Municipal Hospital Pat Prichard Winters Municipal Leonard Phillips Ben Williams Pumphrey Spills Chapel Owen Parrish Wingate Spill Chapel Wingate Cemetery Lillie. Dean Lula Smithson Able Gannaway Bill Humphry Amherst Raymond Burns Pasadena Karan Parrish Westbrook Brownie

Income Tax Filing Time At Hand For Farmers In 1961

Farm and ranch taxpayers should prepare for the 1961 final reports. Extension guidance from C. H. Bates explains filing deadlines and the 1040 form date if a tax estimate is filed, with special rules for those deriving two thirds or more of income from farming. Social security tax tests for wage reporting are outlined.

C. H. Bates Extension Farm Management Special Bates Internal Revenue Service

Win-Some Circle Christmas Meeting At Mayhew Home

The Win-Some Circle of the First Methodist Church held a Christmas party Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmo Mayhew. The gathering featured a prayer, a Christmas Story, a reading from Luke, carols and exchange of gifts, with coffee and fruitcake served to numerous members and guests.

Mayhew First Methodist Church Elmo Mayhew D. A. Dobbins J. D. Vinson E. H. Baker Sam Jones Jesus H. O. Abbott W. W. Parramore M. L. Dobbins E. L. Crockett Thad Traylor George Rosson Hilda Bahlman Frances Stricklin

Holiday Bazaar And Tasting Tea In Sims Home

Town and Country Garden Club held a holiday bazaar on December 5 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Sims. A gold and pink revolving Christmas tree, festive table with gold lame cloth, and pink glittered candles set the scene. Cookies, candies, and sandwiches were served with cranberry punch, spiced tea, and coffee as members staffed tea and gift rooms. Proceeds supported club activities.

Floyd Sims

Burton Family Heads South for Winter in San Antonio

Clyde Burton and his mother Mrs. E Burton left Thursday for San Antonio where Mrs Burton will spend the winter months in the home of her son Mr and Mrs Burton and other relatives in South Texas.

San Antonio Clyde Burton E. Burton

Returned home of Mrs. E. W. Compton

Mrs. E. W. Compton returned home Saturday after spending a month at Rock Springs with Mr. and Mrs. Louie Craig.

E. W. Compton Rock Springs Louie Craig

Fish Boost Brain Power Says the Angler

A fisherman touts fish as good for the brain and credits their catch stories with sparking imagination. He asserts fish improve thought and creativity, presenting a humorous view of fishing tales as evidence.

Finishing Process Improves Wash Wear Cotton

USDA scientists develop a formaldehyde based finish for cotton to improve wash wear. Four firms report feasible commercial application with high wash wear ratings and no yellowing after chloride bleach. Costs are higher due to longer processing times and extra equipment, though existing plants can adopt with modifications.

USDA

Experimental Garment Longevity Under Wash Wear Treatments

The text discusses fabric strength losses staying low enough for experimental garments to last as long as other wash wear treatments. It notes that consensus is not required but shared thinking is encouraged.

Daughters Born to Earl Normd Abilene Couple

Mr and Mrs Earl Normd Abilene announce the birth of a daughter named Gloria Marie on December 7. Grandfather is John W No. Christmas is not a date state of mind.

Earl Normd

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